On July 4, 2024, BTS' official X account announced BTS Jimin and Jungkook's show Are You Sure?! episode dates, sending ARMYs into a frenzy. The account shared the link to a press release updated on the South Korean social media platform Weverse, unveiling the release dates of the eight episodes of the upcoming travel variety program.
The release dates are as follows:
- Episodes 1 and 2 at 4 PM on August 8, 2024 (KST)
- Episode 3 at 4 PM on August 15, 2024 (KST)
- Episode 4 at 4 PM on August 22, 2024 (KST)
- Episode 5 at 4 PM on August 29, 2024 (KST)
- Episode 6 at 4 PM on September 5, 2024 (KST)
- Episode 7 at 4 PM on September 12, 2024 (KST)
- Episode 8 at 4 PM on September 19, 2024 (KST)
The agency BigHit Music mentioned that Jimin and Jungkook embarked on their journey without any plans. The duo experienced summer in the United States, autumn in Jeju Island, and winter in Sapporo. The label also cited that Are You Sure?! would be an unpredictable travel variety show, increasing the anticipation among the fandom.
Soon, the official announcement of Are You Sure?!'s upcoming episodes circulated on social media, and fans could not contain their excitement. Subsequently, an X user mentioned:
"I'm looking forward to laughter, chaos, and lots of funny misadventures with the two of them as they travel around the world."
Netizens praised how BigHit Music prepared the content for ARMYs in advance as the members of BTS started their mandatory military service. The fandom also praised how they would see Jungkook and Jimin enjoying different seasons and versions of their unpredictable traveling.
"Yeah so BH has once again shown the rest of the entertainment companies the premium version of idol management with the way they have immaculately planned drops to keep Armys engaged until all seven are home again. We are the luckiest fandom."- A fan reacted.
"Unpredictable travel variety show and across three seasons : summer in the USA, autumn in Jeju, and winter in Sapporo. Can't wait to see what shenanigans our Busan boys will be up to ! #AreYouSure : #Jimin and #Jungkook on adventure!"- A fan shared.
"Summer in USA , autumn in Jeju and winter in Sapporo. THAT MEANS WE WILL GET AUTUMN AND WINTER VERSIONS TOO???? OMG"- A fan commented.
"Okay, so this is what they meant with the different versions! Ahhh I can’t wait for this also it wraps up a few weeks before Hobi’s set to be discharged."- A fan mentioned.
The fandom stated that the upcoming travel variety show would be filled with fun, adventure, and more. ARMYs expressed a desire to see the members creating memories and giggling together.
"This unpredictable journey with Jimin and Jung Kook is going to be epic!"- A user reacted.
"It’s like Bon Voyage + In The Soop They really knew we miss it. Thank you my boys I can’t wait."- A user commented.
"ARE YOU SURE realising dates are out now. can't control my excitement for the show. going to see JIKOOK together. are you all are ready to see. It's going to be awesome."- A user shared.
"As a meticulous holiday planner, this ‘without any plans’ approach to travelling will give me anxiety Still, I am so excited at what JiKook got up to during their travels. No doubt #AreYouSure will show us lots of hilarity, fun and adventure Roll on 8 August!"- A user mentioned.
Recent activites of BTS Jimin and Jungkook
Through a press release on June 18, BigHit Music officially announced that Jimin would release his second mini album, MUSE, on July 19, 2024. The record features seven songs, including Who as the title track of the album.
The other songs include Rebirth (Intro), Interlude: Showtime, Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco), Slow Dance (feat. Sofia Carson), Be Mine, and Closer Than This.
Meanwhile, Smeraldo Garden Marching Band, accompanied by a music video, was released on June 28, 2024, on the HYBE LABELS YouTube Channel. BigHit Music released Jungkook's latest fan song, Never Let Go, to commemorate BTS's 11th anniversary FESTA event. It is the idol's first release post-enlistment.
He also shared a letter through Weverse, inquiring fans whether they liked his song or not on June 7, 2024. The Golden Maknae also expressed his regret for not recording a performance video on Never Let Go.
Jimin and Jungkook were deployed to The Fifth Infantry Division, where they would continue their remaining military service.
The upcoming travel variety show Are You Sure?! is slated to premiere on August 8 and will be available for streaming on Disney+.